Syllabus
Introduction to air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems – classification of air-breathing engines – thrust and performance evaluation – cycle analysis of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop – diffuser and nozzle component analysis – combustion chambers – rocket propulsion systems classification – performance parameters of rocket propulsion – nozzle flow theory – chemical rockets – liquid rocket engine cycles – liquid propellants – solid propellant rockets.
Text Books
Same as Reference
References
1. Farokhi, S., Aircraft Propulsion, Wiley (2009).
2. Sutton, G. P. and Biblarz, O., Rocket Propulsion Elements, 7th ed., Wiley (2001).
3. Flack, R. D., Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Applications, Cambridge Univ. Press (2005).
4. Hill, P. and Peterson, C., Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, 2nd ed., Pearson (1992).
5. Mattingly, J. D., Elements of Propulsion: Gas Turbines and Rockets, AIAA Edu. Series (2006).
6. Mukunda, H. S., Understanding Combustion, 2nd ed., Macmillan (2009).
7. Ramamurthi, K., Rocket Propulsion, Macmillan (2010).
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO1: Gain a comprehensive understanding of various air-breathing and rocket propulsion sys- tems, including their principles, components, and classifications.
CO2: Analyze and evaluate the thrust and performance of different propulsion systems, including the ability to perform detailed cycle analysis for air-breathing engines.
CO3: Conduct component-level analysis of propulsion system elements such as diffusers, nozzles, and combustion chambers, and understand their roles in the overall performance.
CO4: Acquire detailed knowledge of rocket propulsion systems, including solid and liquid propel- lant rockets, and understand the underlying principles of nozzle flow and rocket engine cycles.
CO5: Apply the acquired knowledge of propulsion systems to solve practical engineering prob- lems, including the design, analysis, and performance evaluation of both air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems.